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The Orthodox Church in the Democratization Process in Georgia: Hindrance or Support?
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Abstract Some changes within the democratization process in Georgia have challenged long-held beliefs and traditions
in the society and have often become the subject of public debate, which powerful groups seek to influence.
The Georgian Orthodox Church (GOC) is one such group. Repeatedly named as the most... mehr
Some changes within the democratization process in Georgia have challenged long-held beliefs and traditions
in the society and have often become the subject of public debate, which powerful groups seek to influence.
The Georgian Orthodox Church (GOC) is one such group. Repeatedly named as the most trusted institution
in the country, the GOC’s stance on democracy-related issues and reforms has already impacted political
decision-making on a number of occasions. This immense power gives the GOC the potential to enhance
democracy, or, on the contrary, to significantly inhibit it if it so desires. This paper analyzes the attitudes,
values and behavior of the GOC in the context of their compatibility with democratic values and explores
the potential to engage the GOC in the reform process as well as to include it in public and political debates.... weniger
Klassifikation
politische Willensbildung, politische Soziologie, politische Kultur
Freie Schlagwörter
Georgia; Orthodox Church; Democratization
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2017
Seitenangabe
S. 6-9
Zeitschriftentitel
Caucasus Analytical Digest (2017) 97
ISSN
1867-9323
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)
Lizenz
Creative Commons - Namensnennung, Nicht kommerz., Keine Bearbeitung 4.0